What will I learn?
Work placements, visits to industry events such as the LAMMA Show and demonstration days plus trips to machinery manufacturers and dealers will give you a real insight into the industry, supported by our specialist staff and state-of-the-art facilities. We’ll also work with you to improve your Maths and English skills if necessary.
Topics covered
• Maintenance and operation of farm machinery
• Workshop practice and skills development
• Welding
• Machinery operation
• Tools and equipment
• Health & Safety in an engineering environment.
Entry requirements?
Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including maths and English plus a good reference from your school or college.
or
A Level 1 qualification in Agriculture at Merit grade and maths and English at GCSE grade 3 and above or functional skills level 1 or above.
What can I study next?
- Level 3 courses
- Level 2/Level 3 Apprenticeship
Careers
- Assistant technician working with ground care machinery such as mowers or cultivators
- Fixed plant such as grain driers, vegetable handling and packing
- Large machinery such as tractors and combines, fabrication and construction
Optional additional qualifications
- NPTC Tractor Driving
- NPTC Forklift
- NPTC All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- NPTC Rough Terrain Vehicles (RTVs)
